But certain foods have the same negative impact on our body as those 10 work deadlines due by the end of the week or those 200 emails you need to respond to - simply put, if you want to reduce stress levels, you have to start eating the right foods.

For a little guidance, here’s what a perfect day of eating looks like.

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First up: water + green tea

Start the day with water as dehydration increases the production of the stress hormone cortisol.

And before you reach for a coffee, try a green tea instead: It contains polyphenols, which help reduce cortisol production, plus it's lower in caffeine so it won't deplete 'pleasure' chemical dopamine in the long run.

Breakfast: eggs + sauerkraut

Along with being rich in brain-friendly protein, eggs contain the amino acid tyrosine, essential for the production of dopamine, and their yolks are rich in phospholipids which help to regulate cortisol levels. Eat with grainy toast and, for extra help, a side of sauerkraut - the good bacteria has a positive effect on your brain chemistry.

Snack: banana

Bananas are rich in tyrosine and magnesium, both linked to positive mood changes.

Lunch: turkey + brown rice and bean salad

Turkey is rich in tryptophan, a precursor for serotonin, which regulates mood. Beans are dopamine boosters, while brown rice is rich in GABA (gammaaminobutyric acid), another mood regulator.

Dinner: salmon + salad

Salmon is rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), an omega-3 healthy fat that's been linked to reduced anxiety symptoms. Red, yellow and green vegetables counteract cortisol so make a salad with capsicums, carrots and cucumber. Add a yoghurt dressing and you'll get a dopamine boost, too.